Foundations

Civil Engineering5 ECTS; 3º Ano, 1º Semestre, 30,0 T + 30,0 PL

Lecturer

Prerequisites
Mechanics of soils. Strength of Materials

Objectives
Design of shallow foundations as a function of soil type and depth; settlements and their consequences. Basics of deep foundations. Soil containment processes. Pre-dimensioning and stability check of rigid and flexible retaining walls.